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Sheriff blames media for school shooting (VIDEO)
by Andrew SheppersonSpokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich spoke out last week about the fatal shooting at Freeman High School in rural Washington state, saying that he believed the media and society in general were partially to blame for the attack rather than the guns used by the shooter.
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Ohio lawmakers advance bill to allow paramedics to carry guns
by Andrew SheppersonSeveral gun bills are being considered in the Ohio Legislature, including one that would permit trained paramedics to carry firearms while on duty.
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Tucson’s gun destruction lawsuit will cost taxpayers $100K
by Andrew SheppersonThe city of Tucson lost a lawsuit over whether its policy of destroying seized guns contradicted state law and will now have to pay court fees as well.
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Five indicted in Michigan to Chicago straw purchasing scheme
by Andrew SheppersonFive men have been indicted in a straw purchasing scheme that brought at least nine handguns from Michigan to Chicago, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
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Chicago Archdiocese bans firearms from all church properties
by Andrew SheppersonThe Archdiocese of Chicago, headed by Cardinal Blase Cupich, has announced that firearms are now officially banned from all church properties.
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Texans who lost handgun licenses in Harvey can replace them for free
by Andrew SheppersonTexans who lost their handgun licenses due to Hurricane Harvey can now replace them for free, Gov. Gregg Abbott announced Tuesday.
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Chicago: 5 dead, 31 wounded in weekend shootings
by Andrew SheppersonThe violence continued in Chicago last weekend, as 5 people were killed and 31 more wounded in shootings around the city from Friday afternoon through Monday morning.
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NSSF offers advice on what to do with guns and ammo affected by floods
by Andrew SheppersonWith people struggling in the hurricane-ravaged areas of Texas, Florida and elsewhere around the country, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is offering some advice on what to do with firearms and ammunition affected by flood waters.
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Chicago alderman want to ban guns from protests
by Andrew SheppersonTwo Chicago alderman are pushing an ordinance that would ban guns and other weapons from all protests held in the Windy City.
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Father, son dredge WWII guns out of river in Great Britain
by Andrew SheppersonA father and son have found a cache of World War II gun parts in a river near their home in south west England.
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Iowa gun dealer gets prison time for federal firearms violations
by Andrew SheppersonA federally licensed gun dealer hailing from Clinton, Iowa, was sentenced last week to 6 months in prison for violating federal firearms regulations.
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Michigan Senate leader says ‘timing isn’t right’ for permitless carry
by Andrew SheppersonA Michigan State Senate leader had some ominous words recently regarding permitless carry legislation, suggesting the state's permitting system may remain in place for the foreseeable future.
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